Grant Writer and Development Officer

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 31,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remote salary

Performance-based incentives

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Grant Writer and Development Officer for a fully remote role. You will identify grant opportunities, craft persuasive proposals, and manage the end-to-end grant process to secure essential funding for vital charitable projects in South Africa.

This position offers remote work flexibility while contributing to the organization’s financial stability and programmatic success by cultivating funder relationships and delivering compelling narratives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a grant writer with a successful track record.
• Exceptional writing, editing and research skills.
• Strong understanding of the grant application process and nonprofit funding landscape.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities, essential for remote work.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in grant management software and standard office applications.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential grant funding sources from foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
• Write clear, concise, and compelling grant proposals, applications, and reports.
• Collaborate with program staff to gather necessary information and ensure proposal accuracy.
• Manage grant submission deadlines and ensure compliance with all funder requirements.
• Cultivate relationships with key contacts at funding organizations.
• Track grant outcomes and prepare post-award reports to funders.

Skills

Grant writing

Editing

Research

Time management

Independent worker

Tools

Grant management software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and persuasive Grant Writer and Development Officer to join their team in a fully remote capacity. This crucial role focuses on securing essential funding for vital charitable projects by identifying grant opportunities and crafting compelling proposals. You will be responsible for researching potential funders, developing persuasive narratives, and managing the grant application process from start to finish, ensuring alignment with organizational needs and funder priorities. This position offers the flexibility of remote work while enabling significant contributions to the organization's financial stability and programmatic success across South Africa .

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential grant funding sources from foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
• Write clear, concise, and compelling grant proposals, applications, and reports.
• Collaborate with program staff to gather necessary information and ensure proposal accuracy.
• Manage grant submission deadlines and ensure compliance with all funder requirements.
• Cultivate relationships with key contacts at funding organizations.
• Track grant outcomes and prepare post-award reports to funders.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a grant writer, with a successful track record of securing funding.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and research skills.
• Strong understanding of the grant application process and non-profit funding landscape.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities, essential for remote work.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in grant management software and standard office applications.

Benefits

• Competitive remote salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible working hours and the ability to work from anywhere.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
• A rewarding role with direct impact on securing resources for critical causes.